Original German WII MG 13 Magazine Loader- WW2 Marked Hand Select:Yes which is how some were

which is how some were originally issued

For the last 40 years these were the helmets used by the Northern Ireland Police for Riot Control that were seen almost daily on every news channel around the world during the unrest in Northern Ireland

Complete in original web carry case in almost unissued condition

Sizes vary between US 6 3/4 and 7 1/4 (no choice)

Eventually the Patchett design won and the decision was made in 1951 for the British Army to adopt it

Original German WII MG 13 Magazine Loader- WW2 Marked Hand Select:Yes which is how some wereOriginal Item: Designed to permit easy loading of the MG 13 magazines from 5 round stripper clips. The hopper is filled with a stack of clips, and pressing the handle inwards strips 5 rounds from the clip into the magazine. German WW2 Marked. Very Few Available.